The chemist and emigrant Hermann Blumenau (born December 26, 1819) had an eventful life. Born in Hasselfelde, he is the name giver of today’s city of Blumenau in the state of Santa Catarina in Brazil. Visitors to the Blumenau-Museum can find out why and in which his life and work have been carefully compiled with pictures and texts. Further information on opening times can be found in the tourist information office of Hasselfelde.